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700 BCE
Athenian Democracy
The Athenian Democracy influenced the institutions and civil participation that formed the government of the United States by setting up a foundation for the entire United States legal system since it was the first democratic style of government. -
527 BCE
Roman Republic
I believe that this form of government influenced the institutions and civil participation that form the government of the United States by the specific laws that go along with it. -
George Washington
The seven precedents that George Washington set up for the Executive Branch are to be called president. The second precedent is to add to the oath "So help me God". The third is for a president not to run for a third term. The fourth is to issue his (the president's) cabinet for advice; to fill the spot with well-known leaders. The fifth is that he named the first chief justice. The sixth is that he called on the National Guard to end the Whiskey Rebellion and showed mercy to their leaders. -
Thomas Jefferson
The political party that Jefferson helped found was the Democratic-Republican Party. Also, Thomas Jefferson opposed the Federalist Party. The core beliefs of the Democratic-Republican Party were that they believed that the federal government should remain weak and to support States-Rights. On the other hand, the Federalists believed that the federal government should control most of the people's rights. -
James Madison
The work that Madison helped author that rallied support for the Constitution was called the Federalist Papers. As for factions, James Madison believed that they should be gotten rid of. In response to factions, Madison believed that the Constitution offered a way to get rid of them, such as to have a republican government. -
The United States of America and the Declaration of Independence
The United States of America was founded and established in 1776 during the Revolutionary War. Also, the Declaration of Independence, which declared complete succession from the British Empire, was written and made mainly by Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin. -
For the Declaration of Independence
The sections of the Declaration of Independence go as follows. It starts with the Preamble. Then the Declaration of Natural Rights. Next the List of Grievances. And finally the Resolution of Independence. I believe that the Declaration of Independence was trying to convey to the King of England and the entire world the self-evident truths, meaning that the American people can rule their own country. -
For the Articles of Confederation
The three bodies of government that were added to the Constitution that did not exist in the Articles of Confederation were the Executive, the Legislative, and the Judicial. Also, the powers are the right to get rid of certain laws and to enact laws. -
The Constitution of the United States of America
The purpose of the Preamble in the United States Constitution is to lay the groundwork per se for what the entire Constitution is about. Also, I believe that the most important quote and or phrase of the preamble is "We The People". I chose this part of the Preamble because it speaks a lot since it stands for the common individual. -
The Bill of Rights
I think that the most important part of the First Amendment in The Bill of Rights is the freedom of speech. I believe this is the most important because I consider it an umbrella per se for the rest of the First Amendment. Another important part of the First Amendment is the freedom to petition the government because without this freedom Americans would not be allowed to question the laws of the government or to request or get rid of certain rights.